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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.75 and 283.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.75 and 283.50 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.75 : 283.50 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.75/283.50 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.75x = 283.50 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.75x = 80,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,372.25/214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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